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  • 1.  Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 12:30 PM

    Good afternoon NSF/ANSI 305 members and observers.

    Hope this finds everyone well.

    Although 305 was published earlier this year, it's been quite a while since we've had any meeting activity.

    That's about to change however as we've just received two new issue papers (attached).

    We've decided to engage two existing TGs in deliberation of these proposals, specifically Mined Minerals and Chemical Processes

    Prior to setting up any meetings or sending out straw ballots, we are conducting a call for membership.

    If you are interested in participating in either or both, let me know by 2:00pm eastern, July 7 after which I'll add you to the roster.

    Below are links to each TG roster to check if you're already a member:

    Chemical processes: https://standards.nsf.org/higherlogic/ws/groups/513484f8-c401-4d5d-b485-018976f8b6a2/roster

    Mined minerals: https://standards.nsf.org/higherlogic/ws/groups/c08104a3-629d-4da1-99be-018976f95bd8/roster

    Best

    Al Rose, MS

    Standards Development Liaison

    NSF, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA



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    Allan Rose Standards Development Liaison
    Standards Development Liaison
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  • 2.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 01:38 PM
    Hi Allan!

    I'd like to participate in both. Also, can you confirm that I've been approved as the voting member representative for OTCO? 

    Thank you,

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  • 3.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 01:42 PM
    Thanks Alan I'll participate in both as well ... can you provide more context what proposed changes are / who's driving? 

    David Bronner (he/they)
    Cosmic Engagement Officer

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    Dr. Bronner's 

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  • 4.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 01:48 PM
    Hi David,
    Hope you are well.
    I had the same questions.  If you log in to the NSF portal (which I did this morning), you will see the documents/issues posted and down-loadable for review.  I think all is there for us to review.

    Curt Valva
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  • 5.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:35 PM

    Thanks David and Curt

    Great to hear from both of you.

    I'll confirm you are both set up for both TGs.

     

    The issue papers were submitted by Amy Melgar of Ogee

     

    Al

     


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    From: Curt Valva via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 1:48 PM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Hi David, Hope you are well. I had the same questions. If you log in to the NSF portal (which I did this morning), you will see the documents... -posted to the "Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care" community




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  • 6.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:41 PM

    Hi Allan,

     

    Yes, we would like to attend. I would also like to have Ewelina Pitusiak, VP of R&D for Ogee, participate as on observer. Is that possible?

     

    Thank you,

    Abbott

     

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  • 7.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:47 PM

    Hi Abbott

    Thanks for participating.

    I've signed you up to each TG.

     

    And we can absolutely add Ewelina as an observer.

    Please send over contact information and I'll have that set up.

     

     

     

    Al Rose, MS

    Standards Development Liaison

    NSF, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA

     

     

     

     

     

     


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    From: Abbott Stark via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 2:41 PM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Hi Allan, Yes, we would like to attend. I would also like to have Ewelina Pitusiak, VP of R&D for Ogee, participate as on observer. Is that...




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  • 8.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:51 PM
    Right on and up to speed... ethylhexylglycerin is available from natural sources and EWG doesn think it's too bad https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702352-ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN/ 
    So I'm supportive 

    And then the mined mineral suggestion also makes sense but also would like to see the specific minerals at issue and make sure EWG doesn't see a problem 

    David Bronner (he/they)
    Cosmic Engagement Officer

    1.844.WeRAll-1

     

    Dr. Bronner's 

    Family Soapmakers Since 1858
    P.O. Box 1958, Vista, CA 92085 | F 760-745-6675
    ALL-ONE!  

     

    Click here to read about my coming out as he/they.




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  • 9.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 03:03 PM
    Count me in Alan.

    Glad to see some life ;  - )


    Gay Timmons • Founder & President
    Oh, Oh Organic, Inc. • 510/412-1072 • Organic Ingredients • R & D • Regulatory Support

    Save the planet. Look good doing it.


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  • 10.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 03:07 PM

    Thanks Gay

    Totally agree on activity, and will make sure you are connected to each TG community.

    Best

     

    Al Rose, MS

    Standards Development Liaison

    NSF, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA

     

     

     

     

     

     


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    From: Gay Timmons via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 3:03 PM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Count me in Alan. Glad to see some life ; - ) Gay Timmons • Founder & PresidentOh, Oh Organic, Inc. • 510/412-1072 • Organic Ingredients • R &...




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  • 11.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 03:23 PM

    Hi Allan,

     

    Ewelina's contact info is as follows:

     

    Ewelina Pitusiak

    Vice President of Research and Development

    Ogee

    Ewelina.pitusiak@ogee.com

    862-251-2805

     

    Thank you,

    Abbott

     

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    m. 802-825-6433 | e. abbott.stark@ogee.com

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  • 12.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:47 PM
    Thanks brother up to speed... looks like ethylhexylglycerin can be made from natural sources and EWG doesn't think is that bad. 

    And the mined minerals suggestion looks straightforward 


    David Bronner (he/they)
    Cosmic Engagement Officer

    1.844.WeRAll-1

     

    Dr. Bronner's 

    Family Soapmakers Since 1858
    P.O. Box 1958, Vista, CA 92085 | F 760-745-6675
    ALL-ONE!  

     

    Click here to read about my coming out as he/they.




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  • 13.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:49 PM

    Thanks for the quick response David.

    I would generally agree and will look forward to feedback from everyone.

    Be Well

    Al

     


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    From: David Bronner via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 2:47 PM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Thanks brother up to speed... looks like ethylhexylglycerin can be made from natural sources and EWG doesn't think is that bad. www.ewg.org... -posted to the "Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care" community




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  • 14.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-30-2025 10:01 AM

    Allan,

     

    I do not seem to have a list of the current task force members for Chemical Processing, so I cannot contact them dit=rectly.

     

    Now that David Bronner and I have weighed in, what comes next?  Will you set up a meeting or a task force straw poll to move this along to the OPC Joint Committee for a vote?

     

    As far as I recall, I am not a member of Curt's Mined Minerals TF, but I ould be wrong.

     

    Thanks,

     

    Dave Herbst

     

     

    David(Bronner)

     

    After reading the issue paper, I agree with your position.

     

     

     

     

     




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  • 15.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-30-2025 11:09 AM
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    Thanks for the follow up Dave.

    Good questions.

     

     

    Regarding mined minerals, you are indeed on the roster:

    https://standards.nsf.org/higherlogic/ws/groups/c08104a3-629d-4da1-99be-018976f95bd8/roster

     

    Regarding the roster for Chemical Processing, below is a link to that as well as a spreadsheet attached:

    https://standards.nsf.org/higherlogic/ws/groups/513484f8-c401-4d5d-b485-018976f8b6a2/roster

     

    Regarding next steps, I sent out a call for membership to the entire JC asking for participation interest by 2pm eastern July 7.

    After this, my plan is to set up a teleconference for each in the weeks following, and execute a straw ballot for each issue paper to generate feedback and discussion points for each meeting.

     

    In the meantime, the issue papers have been shared and feedback is encouraged but not required.

     

    Hope this makes sense.

     

    Al Rose, MS

    Standards Development Liaison

    NSF, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     


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    From: David Herbst via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 10:01 AM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Allan, I do not seem to have a list of the current task force members for Chemical Processing, so I cannot contact them dit=rectly. ... -posted to the "Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care" community




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  • 16.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 06-23-2025 02:32 PM

    Thanks for confirming Diane

    I'll set you up with both TGs

     

    See the separate email chain regarding voting membership.

    Best

     

    Al Rose, MS

    Standards Development Liaison

    NSF, 789 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 USA

     

     

     

     

     

     


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    From: Diane Hennelly via NSF Standards <Mail@nsf.org>
    Sent: Monday, June 23, 2025 1:38 PM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Hi Allan! I'd like to participate in both. Also, can you confirm that I've been approved as the voting member representative for OTCO? ...




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  • 17.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 07-08-2025 10:11 AM
    Hello Al,

    I will gladly join the Mined Mineral WG. Thank you!

    --
    Lauren Tonti
    Program Director
    Organic Plus Trust, Inc
    (202) 969-8534 ext 700





  • 18.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 07-08-2025 12:06 PM

    Thanks Lauren!

     


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    Sent: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:31 AM
    To: Allan Rose <arose@nsf.org>
    Subject: RE: Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care : Call for Task Group Membership

     

    Hello Al, I will gladly join the Mined Mineral WG. Thank you! --Lauren TontiProgram DirectorOrganic Plus Trust, Inc (202) 969-8534 ext... -posted to the "Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care" community




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  • 19.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 07-09-2025 02:15 AM
    Hi dear Allan Rose

    I will gladly join the Mined Mineral WG. Thank you!
    Best regards

    Roya Noorbakhsh
    Standard Research institute
    Head  of  bureau of risk assessment
    Expert on Pesticide residue in food & feed
    Tel : +98 26 32806031-8
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  • 20.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 07-10-2025 09:07 AM

    All set; thanks!

     


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    Hi dear Allan Rose I will gladly join the Mined Mineral WG. Thank you!Best regards Roya NoorbakhshStandard Research instituteHead of bureau of... -posted to the "Joint Committee on Organic Personal Care" community




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  • 21.  RE: Call for Task Group Membership

    Posted 14 days ago

    Request to Join the Chemical Processes Technical Group

    Dear Allan Rose,

    I hope this message finds you well.

    Due to my heavy workload over the past few weeks, as well as the internet disruptions in our country, I was unfortunately unable to submit my request to join the Chemical Processes Technical Group before the deadline.

    I remain very interested in contributing to the work of this Technical Group and would greatly appreciate it if you could still consider adding me to the Chemical Processes TG roster.

    Thank you for your understanding and consideration. I look forward to your positive response and to contributing to the group's activities.

    Kind regards,

    Dr. Roya Noorbakhsh
    Head of Risk Assessment Department
    Standard Research Institute (SRI), Iran
    Secretary of the Iranian Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues (CCPR)



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